scenic viewpoint
Cape Smokey
Headland lookoff on the Cabot Trail south of Ingonish, where the road switchbacks down a 300 m granite cape with sweeping Atlantic views along Cape Breton's rugged east coast.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
New Waterford sits on the route: 5 minutes from New Victoria, 45km from Cape Smokey.
New Waterford is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 6,723, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, New Waterford sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Glace Bay time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add New Waterford to your route.
New Waterford (Scottish Gaelic: Port Lairge Ùr) is an urban community in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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New Waterford is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 46.2501 latitude, -60.0817 longitude.
New Waterford has a population of approximately 6,723 people, making it a town in Canada.
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scenic viewpoint
Headland lookoff on the Cabot Trail south of Ingonish, where the road switchbacks down a 300 m granite cape with sweeping Atlantic views along Cape Breton's rugged east coast.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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